Shaving With A Manual Razor Washington State School for the Blind.

Shaving With A Manual Razor

Washington State School for the Blind

Shaving With A Manual RazorShaving With A Manual Razor

• You will need the following Items:• Razor • Shaving Cream• After Shave• Wash Cloth • Towel• Bowl of Warm Water

• You will need the following Items:• Razor • Shaving Cream• After Shave• Wash Cloth • Towel• Bowl of Warm Water

Brought to you by the Washington State School for the BlindBrought to you by the Washington State School for the Blind

PreparationPreparation

Immerse the washcloth in the bowl of warm water and apply it to your face. (This will soften your whiskers).

Immerse the washcloth in the bowl of warm water and apply it to your face. (This will soften your whiskers).



• Shake the shaving cream can vigorously. • Put a small amount of shaving cream into the palm of

your hand.

• Shake the shaving cream can vigorously. • Put a small amount of shaving cream into the palm of

your hand.



• Dab a thin layer of cream onto your face. – Starting below your left ear, moving downward under your chin, then

around to your right ear. – Dab along the mustache area under your nose. – Cover the area under your closed mouth and on your chin. Try to cover all

the whiskers.

• Dab a thin layer of cream onto your face. – Starting below your left ear, moving downward under your chin, then

around to your right ear. – Dab along the mustache area under your nose. – Cover the area under your closed mouth and on your chin. Try to cover all

the whiskers.


ShavingShaving

Take the razor in your right hand and start shaving the right end of your mustache using upward strokes. Move across your mustache to the left side, continuing the upward strokes. While shaving, use your left hand to lead and feel for whiskers.

Take the razor in your right hand and start shaving the right end of your mustache using upward strokes. Move across your mustache to the left side, continuing the upward strokes. While shaving, use your left hand to lead and feel for whiskers.


ShavingShaving

• Shave the little patch below your mouth, then along your chin. Rinse the blade in the warm water to avoid clogging your razor.

• Next, start shaving your right cheek just ahead of your ear. Feel along with your left fingers and shave your cheek. Follow down under your chin to your neckline, then go to your left cheek and repeat.

• Shave the little patch below your mouth, then along your chin. Rinse the blade in the warm water to avoid clogging your razor.

• Next, start shaving your right cheek just ahead of your ear. Feel along with your left fingers and shave your cheek. Follow down under your chin to your neckline, then go to your left cheek and repeat.


Shaving TipsShaving Tips

• When shaving use upward strokes with the exception of your neck area. For your neck area, use downward strokes. Feel before and after you shave with the left fingers.

• Rinse the razor blade again in the warm water.

• Take the washcloth and rinse off your face. Make sure you get the areas around your ears and under your nose.

• Spot check for whiskers using your fingers. • Dry off your face with a clean dry towel.

• When shaving use upward strokes with the exception of your neck area. For your neck area, use downward strokes. Feel before and after you shave with the left fingers.

• Rinse the razor blade again in the warm water.

• Take the washcloth and rinse off your face. Make sure you get the areas around your ears and under your nose.

• Spot check for whiskers using your fingers. • Dry off your face with a clean dry towel.


Shaving TipsShaving Tips

Take the after shave and put a small dab in the palm of your hand. Rub hands together vigorously and apply over the shaved area (cheek to cheek, nose to throat).

Take the after shave and put a small dab in the palm of your hand. Rub hands together vigorously and apply over the shaved area (cheek to cheek, nose to throat).


Blade ReplacementBlade Replacement

• The slot at the top of the blade tray is always empty.• Insert razor into the empty slot.• With the handle pointing toward you, slide the handle of the

blade. Reverse the procedure, align the handle to blade. Push handle forward to release the blade.

• The slot at the top of the blade tray is always empty.• Insert razor into the empty slot.• With the handle pointing toward you, slide the handle of the

blade. Reverse the procedure, align the handle to blade. Push handle forward to release the blade.


Traveling With a RazorTraveling With a Razor

• Make sure your blade has a cover to avoid cutting yourself.• It’s a good idea to put the razor in a side pocket of your traveling

case with the handle pointing upward. This is especially helpful if your razor doesn’t have a cover, this will help avoid cuts.

• Disposable razors are much sharper and should be used with extreme caution, especially for inexperienced shavers.

• Make sure your blade has a cover to avoid cutting yourself.• It’s a good idea to put the razor in a side pocket of your traveling

case with the handle pointing upward. This is especially helpful if your razor doesn’t have a cover, this will help avoid cuts.

• Disposable razors are much sharper and should be used with extreme caution, especially for inexperienced shavers.


Shaving With A Manual Razor Washington State School for the Blind.

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